International Perspectives in Music Therapy Education and Training: Adapting to a Changing World, the first anthology of its kind, edited by Professor Karen Goodman, brings noted educators from Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, India, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States together to speak to the challenge to adapt in ways, both small and large, that affect music therapy education and training. Divided into three parts, chapters interrelate to consider program design, multicultural identity and the ongoing and emerging needs of a discipline. The book is an unparalleled resource for academic advisors, prospective and current educators, clinical supervisors, clinicians and students of music therapy.

Preface

PART I: PROGRAM DESIGN

1. Aesthetic Music Therapy and the Role of Music-Centered Education in Contemporary Clinical Practice- Colin Andrew Lee

2. Multilevel Learning in Intensive Clinical Training: Music Therapy Training Model of the University of Jyväskylä- Esa Ala-Ruona

Dr. Clements-Cortes, in a Music Therapy Today book review, states 'the music therapy community is fortunate to have this new text . . .highly recommended to music therapy educators, clinicians, and allied health care professionals. . . . All of the chapters offer unique and valuable information that is applicable to many global contexts, and which are informed by distinguished authors who weave both personal and professional experiences into their writing. . . . edited by Dr. Karen Goodman; music therapy professor at Montclair State University, offers the academic community a current and comprehensive text.'